Benefits:

401(k) matching
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Parental leave
Wellness resources

At Roto, we’re redefining what’s possible in attraction-based experiences. For two decades, we've partnered with museums, zoos, aquariums, and cultural institutions to craft environments that spark genuine human connections. Through nature, play, creativity, and digital innovation, we bring experiences to life that leave a lasting impact.

We are seeking a skilled Exhibit Builder to join our fabrication team. In this hands-on role, you’ll collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to construct interactive exhibits, themed environments, and display structures from shop drawings and specifications. If you have a keen eye for detail, an inventive spirit, and a commitment to quality, we’d love to hear from you!

Essential Functions

Fabricate, assemble, and finish exhibit structures and displays using various materials to meet project needs.
Operate standard and specialty shop tools for precise construction and finishing.
Install exhibit components in both the shop and at client locations as needed.
Collaborate effectively with internal teams, clients, and subcontractors to ensure high standards and client satisfaction.
Prepare and finish structures using varied materials and techniques to achieve a high-quality look and feel.
Participate in team meetings and support Roto’s project operations.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience

Minimum 3 years of experience or equivalent training in fabrication, cabinet making, construction, or a similar technical field.
Proven skill in fine carpentry, including cutting, joining, and preparing wood, plywood, and plastic materials.
Ability to work independently, manage time effectively, and meet deadlines.
Familiarity with integrating mechanical or electromechanical devices into exhibits is a plus.
Proficient with hand tools, power tools, and shop equipment.
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.

Physical Requirements

Ability to lift and move heavy objects (up to 100 lbs.) and work from lifts, ladders, and platforms.
Capacity to work in various shop conditions, including changing temperatures.
Comfortable with extended hours and able to travel domestically and internationally as needed.

Why Roto?
At Roto, you’ll be part of a collaborative, boundary-pushing team dedicated to shaping the future of attraction-based design. We offer a flexible hybrid work environment from our 60,000-square-foot Columbus studio and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision, and PTO.

Compensation: $22.00 - $26.00 per hour

Roto is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We offer equal employment opportunities to all regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, disability, or age.

We believe that diversity fuels innovation and creativity, and we are committed to fostering an inclusive work environment where every voice is valued and respected.

Join us in shaping the future of immersive design, where passion meets purpose, and every idea has the power to ignite change.

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Roto has produced in more than 150 museums with exhibits, attractions, and architectural features throughout the world. Our team of over 85 professionals offer a broad and unique skill set, combining design and development excellence with in-house engineering and fabrication for a wide array of exhibits and attractions.

Our central idea of "Building Genuine Human Connections" stems from our reflection of what physical “experiences” mean to the users of multisensory visitor destinations like zoos, museums and attractions. Why do people buy tickets and go? Many answers emerge, including a chance to tangibly experience the world with our whole bodies, rather than just our eyeballs; the desire to do things larger than ourselves, that transport us outside our routine home and work spaces within environments we find original and immersive; and the desire to connect with friends and family in a way that is deeper and more authentic.

We make connections between people and their world, their communities and themselves, using play, discovery, nature, participation, stories, and sharing. We do this in ways that are uniquely human, using the whole power of human thinking, feeling, social and sensory ability. And our ways are real and genuine, tangible and deep, more substance, more true, less superficial, less virtual, less hype. The world needs stronger, deeper and more genuine human connections. We need more opportunities to explore with our whole physical bodies, to be transformed by unique environments, and to do meaningful and memorable things with those we love most.

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All employees enjoy:

Casual and creative working environment
Working in a unique and exciting industry
Complimentary beverages
Access to Industry conferences and exhibitions

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Dark week

Offices closed and paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day

Employer paid life insurance, short term disability, long term disability